Download Purchased Game Switch
If you want to make sure you properly activated your nintendo account on your new switch you can find it under active console status.
Download purchased game switch. Select the purchased game download. If you only wish to redownload the game hold down the l button while selecting the orange icon. Details of your nintendo eshop transaction will be sent to the e mail address registered to your nintendo account.
The added bonus is that the switch can auto download purchased games while on the go as long as the system is connected to wi fi. Select game library from your games home. These steps will redownload a game and all purchased dlc associated with the game.
Be sure to use your nintendo account when accessing the eshop. When i go to eshop it says purchased on minecraft. Download games and add ons.
It s 100 not on the main screen where games normally are any ideas. If not on the primary console you must be connected online prior to starting downloadable software. If a specific game or dlc item shows purchased in nintendo eshop but you are unable to redownload it you may find our information on software displays purchased in the nintendo switch eshop helpful.
Depending on the game you may have the option to copy and play a portion of the game right away. You can purchase a game with existing funds and or add funds directly when you buy the game. How to re download a game on your nintendo switch.
I say purchased because i have just set up the switch for first time today with my sons account. When i go to redownload games it isn t there. Purchase games and or add funds in the nintendo eshop.